Don’t text while driving!!!
Aalima Qayoom and Toyyibah Ansar’s radio ad about the hazards of texting while driving. » Read more about: Don’t text while driving!!! »
Free-writing
Saqib Manzoor muses on the art of being able (or unable) to write
I try to write but I fail- not a word, a phrase, or even a sentence comes to me.
I force myself to scribble one damned word/figure/line. But I mess it up terribly and stain the hem of my shirt with distorted stuff.
I think,
I pull the curtains aside,
I look at the photographs pinned to the wall,
I chew on the cap of my pen, » Read more about: Free-writing »
Breaking Barriers: Kashmiri Women Lift Stereotypes with Strength
In Kashmir, women are breaking stereotypes by embracing strength training, historically seen as a male domain. This trend boosts physical and mental health, enhances confidence, and challenges societal norms. Increased awareness and dedicated fitness spaces are empowering Kashmiri women to pursue weightlifting, transforming it into a symbol of progress and empowerment.
Srinagar, 15 June: Last year, Yana Iftikhar, a young girl from Srinagar, began her ambitious journey of strength training. Despite facing discouragement from outdated views that considers weightlifting exclusive to men, » Read more about: Breaking Barriers: Kashmiri Women Lift Stereotypes with Strength »
India’s Beauty Ideal: The Dark Side of Fairness
Fairness, considered an attribute of beauty in India, is basically a veiled mask of social prejudice. The historical and cultural fascination with fair skin in India is deeply rooted, predating even the invasions by lighter-skinned people.
Social structures reflected a preference for lighter skin, which was later exacerbated by British colonial rule. This obsession with fairness has permeated Indian society, influencing marriage prospects, employment opportunities, and social status.
This analytical piece explores the origins of this toxic beauty standard in India, » Read more about: India’s Beauty Ideal: The Dark Side of Fairness »
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